Jill Kringstad
Jill Kringstad | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission | |
| Assumed office January 2025 | |
| Governor | Kelly Armstrong |
| Preceded by | Julie Fedorchak |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ben Kringstad |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Minnesota State University, Moorhead (BA) |
Jill Kringstad is an American politician from North Dakota. In January 2025, Kringstad was appointed to serve on the North Dakota Public Service Commission after commissioner Julie Fedorchak was elected to the U.S. House.
Education and career
[edit]Kringstad was born in Bismarck, North Dakota but later moved to Dickinson, North Dakota for elementary school. She would later go back and graduate at Bismarck Century High School.[1]
In 2012, Kringstad graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a Bachelors in Accounting. From 2013 to 2016, Kringstad worked for Basin Electric Power Cooperative as both an accountant and an internal auditor. Kringstad began working as an accountant for the PSC in 2016 before eventually becoming manager of business operations from 2019 until 2025.[2][3][4]
Kringstad also served as an intern for both senator John Hoeven and former representative Rick Berg.[5]
Public Service Commission
[edit]On January 6, 2025, Kringstad was appointed by governor Kelly Armstrong to serve on the North Dakota Public Service Commission after a seat opened with the election of Julie Fedorchak to Congress.[6][7] The seat will be up for election to serve the remaining years of Fedorchak's term in 2026.[8]
Upon being appointed, Kringstad stated "I look forward to supporting the other important work the Commission does, including reclamation of coal mines, and protecting the public through our various testing and safety programs."[9] One of her first actions was re-electing fellow commissioner Randy Christmann to be the chair.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Kringstad is married to her husband, Ben, a teacher. They have 3 kids together.[11][12][13]
Kringstad volunteer worked the Honor Flight for veterans in 2018, citing her grandfather who served in the military.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ https://psc.nd.gov/commission/meet/Kringstad.php
- ^ https://www.governor.nd.gov/news/armstrong-appoints-jill-kringstad-succeed-fedorchak-north-dakota-public-service-commission
- ^ https://www.am1100theflag.com/news/jill-kringstad-appointed-to-the-nd-public-service-commission/
- ^ https://kfgo.com/2025/01/06/kringstad-selected-to-fill-open-public-service-commission-seat/
- ^ "Armstrong appoints Jill Kringstad to succeed Fedorchak on North Dakota Public Service Commission | North Dakota Office of the Governor". www.governor.nd.gov.
- ^ Anthony, Michael (January 6, 2025). "Jill Kringstad appointed to serve on Public Service Commission". www.kfyrtv.com.
- ^ "Jill Kringstad succeeds Fedorchak on North Dakota Public Service Commission". InForum. January 6, 2025.
- ^ Pelaez, Juliana (January 6, 2025). "Gov. Kelly Armstrong Announces Jill Kringstad As New Public Service Commissioner".
- ^ https://news.prairiepublic.org/local-news/2025-01-07/kringstad-appointed-to-the-psc
- ^ https://northdakotamonitor.com/briefs/christmann-to-remain-as-psc-chair-in-break-from-tradition/
- ^ https://psc.nd.gov/commission/meet/Kringstad.php
- ^ Verdadeiro, Jordan (November 13, 2019). "Hand-me-down baptismal gown forms family bonds". www.kfyrtv.com.
- ^ https://psc.nd.gov/commission/meet/Kringstad.php
- ^ Kerzman, Jody (May 8, 2024). "Volunteers make Western ND Honor Flight memorable for veterans". www.kfyrtv.com.